Xplore Q&A: Search, rescue volunteer rolls with punches outside

Becca Frager

Family: Depends on who you consider family. My mom, siblings and niece are all in town. My nephew is in Utah. And I live with a terrific roommate, her awesome dog and two adorable cats.

Occupation: Student; work part-time for the CSU Challenge Course and the city of Denver Outdoor Recreation Department; and volunteer for Larimer County Search and Rescue

Born/raised: Fort Collins

Current residence: Fort Collins

Outdoor passions/adventures? I love challenging myself physically and mentally while enjoying the mountains. I like trail running, am completely addicted to rock climbing and am pretty giddy about snowboarding. Any day I get to be outside is a great day.

Most memorable climbing experience? I recently came back from a climbing trip with some friends in Red Rock, Nev. While there, we decided to climb to the top of Solar Slab (a total of 2,000 feet) and carry bivy gear with us so we could sleep on the large, flat area on top of the rock. Of course, as often goes with memorable experiences, the trip went differently than expected. After a few unplanned events and finally ending up in a slightly different place than expected around midnight, we decided to anchor ourselves into a small ledge and sleep there. We ended up sleeping in our harnesses, tied to the rock, about 2,000 feet up and crammed so tightly together (with a cactus on one side and a rock on the other) that if one person wanted to roll over, we all had to roll together. We each agreed it was a fantastic adventure.

You hiked the Colorado Trail this summer. Describe the trip. When I planned the trip, I had different friends joining me for various sections throughout the duration of the hike. As the trip came to be, however, many of those friends bailed, but I decided to grab my bear spray and head out anyway (maybe not the smartest idea). The trip went smoothly. It took me about five weeks to hike the 486 miles. I had some friends join me a few days here and there, which was a lot of fun, but it was also unique and satisfying to accomplish the trek mostly on my own.

Favorite section of the CT? Segment 24. I was able to admire Vestal and Arrow peaks for much of the way and daydream about going back to climb these alpine rocks. Plus, sleeping above timberline that night was beautiful.

Childhood ambition? I always wanted to be a wildlife biologist and help animals.

What's still on your bucket list? It would be great to sleep in a portaledge tent on the side of a big wall in Yosemite. I would also love to explore the mountains of Patagonia and Aconcagua someday.

The Coloradoan is looking for people who are adventurous in the outdoors to be featured in Sunday's Xplore section for the Q&A. The Q&A highlights people from Northern Colorado and the surrounding area who get their kicks playing outside. To nominate a person or yourself, send submissions to StephenMeyers @coloradoan.com.

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Xplore Q&A: Search, rescue volunteer rolls with punches outside

Name: Becca FragerAge: 30Family: Depends on who you consider family. My mom, siblings and niece are all in town. My nephew is in Utah. And I live with a terrific roommate, her awesome dog and two